Save you

Chapter 20

I tossed and turned not being able to fall asleep. I was having horrible flashbacks of the night everyone was talking about. Every time I closed my eyes I would immediately open them again not being able to bare the image. I felt a single tear slip down my cheek. It was 1am and I was more tired than anything but I couldn’t fall asleep. I sat up and bed and stared into the darkness of the cold room. I needed to feel comfort… to feel safe. I rubbed my eyes before slowly standing up and pain shooting up my side. I tried to walk but with every step I took there would be a sharp pain following after it. I sat down on the floor with a thump bringing my knees up to my chest a burying my face. I let out silent sobs. Between the pain, and the horror of it all I couldn’t do it. I just needed someone to be there for me. But how could someone be there for me if I didn’t know anyone? Sure I knew the boys but something was telling me nothing they could do would help me. I heard a slight noise and turned my head around to see a figure in the doorway. The dim light of the hallway cascading over them making their silhouette prominent. “Leile? Are you alright? I heard a noise.” I slowly stood up with the help of my bed post. “Leila why are you on the floor?” I recognized the person as Harry as he walked closer.

“I uh I tried to get up to walk somewhere…” I stuttered out.

“Where?” He questioned stepping closer.

“I don’t really know… anywhere.” I whispered under my breath. “I can’t sleep.” I told him looking up.

“Come on. Lay down.” He led me over to the bed and I crawled under the comforter once again. He sat down next to me rubbing my back and humming. I felt my eye lids get heavy and soon they fluttered shut. “Night Leila.” Harry said barely above a whisper. I felt him get off the bed and start to walk away.

“Harry… please don’t leave me.” I pleaded not looking over at him. He didn’t say anything. I heard footsteps and then someone sitting on the bed.

“Don’t worry love. I won’t.” He laid down next to me and wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me close to his body. For the first time all night I felt safe. I guess Harry was the comfort I was looking for.

I woke up to the sound of someone breathing in my ear. I turned over to see Harry with his eyes still shut and his curls covering his face. I moved away the dainty little curls so I could see his face. I guess I woke him up because his eyes opened revealing those perfect emerald eyes. “Good morning.” I smiled lightly. He mumbled something and closed his eyes again. I giggled as he tried to fall back asleep.

“Hazza… wakey wakey.” I laughed nudging him.

“Did you just call me Hazza?”He asked his eyes shooting open.

“Uh yeah…”

“You remember that?” He asked looking shocked.

“Uhm I guess so.” I said a bit confused. He sighed and sat up resting his weight on his elbows. He stared at the door for a bit before getting out of bed.

“Come on. Let’s go get breakfast.” I nodded and stood up slowly. He had already walked out of the room and down the hall. I took slow steps still the pain harsh. I used my bed to help me over to the door. “You okay?” Harry asked walking back into the room.

“Yeah I’m fine…” I huffed stepping lightly on the hard wood floor. He grabbed my hand and put my arm over his shoulder. I leaned on him for support and smiled as he helped me down the stairs into the kitchen. I sat down on one of the stools and sighed resting my head on my hands. “Sleep okay?” Liam asked turning around taking a sip of his tea.

“Nope.” I said simply not looking at him. “I feel like I’m going to vomit.” I said scrunching my face up. I sat there trying to convince myself I was fine but I clearly wasn’t. Oh no… I got up quickly out of the chair and ran down the hall to the bathroom ignoring the pain. I leaned over into the toilet and started throwing up, gross. I felt someone come behind me and hold my hair back. They started rubbing my back as little tears escaped from my eyes. I can’t do this. When I thought I was don I leaned back squeezing my eyes shut.

“You all good?” I turned to see Harry looking down at me. I just shook my head and bit my lip. “It’s okay.” He went to the cabinet and pulled out a washcloth. He wet it and walked over to me. He wiped my mouth, which was pretty gross, why was he doing this? He didn’t have to.

“Why are you taking care of me?” I whispered letting my curiosity get the best of me.

“Because it’s my job. I failed once, it won’t happen again.” He mumbled sitting next to me on the floor enveloping me in a hug.

“Thank you Harry.” I shut my eyes and leaned my head on his chest. We just sat there for a bit while I collected myself. He helped me up and we walked back downstairs.

“What do you want to eat?” Louis asked opening the fridge.

“I’m not hungry.” I replied simply getting up and leaving to go sit on the couch. I sat watching some stupid reality show and out of nowhere I got a massive headache. It honestly hurt so bad I could cry from the pain. I squeezed my eyes tight trying to make it go away.

“Leila are you okay? Are you going into labor or something?” Niall asked frantically. I looked over at him and just took in what he said.

“Did you really just ask me if I was in fucking labor?” I asked a bit annoyed.

“Well I don’t know how it works…” He laughed making me smile a bit.

“It’s just a bad headache Ni. No worries.” I said brushing off the topic. I lay down across the couch taking it all up. I was still e extremely tired from last night so maybe a little nap would be good.

Harry’s P.O.V.

I walked into the living room to see Niall eating popcorn making an absolute mess and Leila passed out on the couch. “Hey Haz!” Niall greeted me. I waved back and smiled. I walked into the kitchen where Liam and Louis were. “Hey man.” Liam greeted me sliding a cup of tea across the counter. I grabbed it placing it in my hands. “Hey.”

“So I was thinking last night… it was late so this plan is a little out there.” Louis started off. “Well you know how Leila remembers nothing of you and her and your relationship? Well what if you don’t tell her any of it… and start over completely. Don’t tell her about why she hated you instead tell her all the good times and maybe throw a few… lies in there to help you gain some points.”

“Louis he can’t do that!” Liam scolded.

“Louis… that isn’t a bad idea…” I said wringing my hands together. If I followed Louis’ plan I’m sure I could get Leila to like me… and maybe eventually love me.

“Harry man, you can’t be serious?” Liam questioned.

“It could be better for her to though Li… we won’t tell her anything about her dad or any old boyfriends, that’ll save a lot of heart ache. Instead I’ll replace those stories with good ones of us.” I smiled feeling proud of myself.

“Fine but when it back fires I’m not helping you.” Liam stood up and walked out of the kitchen leaving only Louis and I.

“Just remember Haz, be careful… watch what you say.” He came over and gave me a big bear hug before leaving the kitchen as well.

I just sat there for a bit thinking of all the possibilities. This may not be so bad… this may actually be great.

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